Downsizers - December 2020 Team Chat
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I need to turn on Youtube and do some of the dance/kickboxing, etc in order to get my steps. I found this conversion chart - is this the one you guys have found helpful?
https://earlham.edu/media/3049229/activityconversionchart.pdf
I use this one that Megan sent the link to:
https://www.arhs-nc.org/live-healthy/data/StepConversionChart.pdf1 -
F2F Survey Report (a bit long, but please read!)
A big thank you to all the people who responded to our survey! Sixty-four responses were submitted. There was a lot of love, and many great ideas. Here are the highlights and some insights into how you can get even more out of F2F:
First of all, over 96% of you find that being on one of the F2F teams has helped you lose weight and improve fitness, 41% consistently and 56% at least some of the time. This is great! Most people are active in the team chats, and enjoy them as the best part of F2F.
The full group challenges are used by about half of the respondents. There are a few people who are not aware of them, or just get frustrated with MFP navigation. I know that navigating around the different areas of F2F can be tricky, especially if you are using a phone or tablet, but if you all bookmark/mark as favorite the F2F “home” page, you can find everything from there more easily. Here it is:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-fat-2-fit-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group
Full group challenges are meant to be optional, so there is no problem if you don’t have time or they do not interest you. We try to vary them as much as possible. Some people would like more fitness-based challenges, especially if they include modifications for those who need them. We’ll keep this in mind! If you have other suggestions, they are always welcome in the Idea Lounge (get there from the main page link above).
Internal team challenges also get about a 50% thumbs up (step teams, etc.) and some people would like to see more of that, others find it just clutters up the chat thread. Keep reading for some ideas on how to improve your experience if you are not feeling like your team does it for you!
One of F2Fs strengths is the openness to different approaches, ways of supporting one another, ages, levels, and general styles. A few people who answered the survey were unhappy with what I would call the team style or “feel”. Too much chat, not enough chat, too many challenges, not enough, too strict, too open - you get the idea. If you are feeling any of those things, please take some time to read the other team chats. Just browse through a few days of each, and see if there is one that fits your own style better than where you are. A change of team is always possible, and sometimes gives renewed energy and feeling more “at home”. Never hesitate to ask for a change if you want to give that a try!
If you want to make your team even better, go ahead and suggest some ideas. See what your teammates think, get involved, and you will improve your own weight loss while helping others. Don’t just wait for the captains to do everything :-)
A couple other problems people encountered that can’t really be fixed easily:- Tracking difficult? Not sure what this means. Members do not need to track - only post weekly weigh-ins. If you have any problem, please ask on the team chat or by message. I’m sure it can be made clearer.
- Too many new people on the team at the beginning of each month. No one likes it when this happens. This is why it is super important to make new people feel welcome, have their posts answered, spend some time chatting with them so they do not feel like strangers and don’t just disappear. No team needs new members if no one leaves… it is in everyone’s interest to build a community where you only need a couple of new people from time to time. The first week each month is the key to keeping members, but sometimes it just isn't the right moment, or they signed up for too many things. It happens - so do your best to keep them, and don't sweat it too much if they decide to leave.
Some new ideas that might be fun:- Body measurements instead of just weight - maybe monthly?
- Full group thread on how to set goals, kind of a step-by-step
- Weekly milestones? Habit tracker record for the week, fitness goals accomplished, etc.
- Maintenance chat - there is one! Called “Goal Zone” - check it out! Link from main page.
- Full group discussion threads - check out the Idea Lounge (can be ANY kind of ideas), and the Recipe thread.
- Buddies - feel free to set this up with anyone on your team, or if you want to know who has which fitness tracker, there is a thread on the main page for that as well.
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Daily Post December 15
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9006
Exercise 28min Inc Dance Fit video
Can't really think of anything to talk about haha. Yesterday was a normal day around here. Got some presents wrapped for my kids while my son was at school and my daughter watched a movie.3 -
12/15:
Steps 17,391 ✔️
No snooze button ✔️
Meditate ✔️
Within calories ✔️
Exercise--run ✔️
Happy Wednesday ☃️3 -
Check in for Dec. 14 and Dec. 15
Both days:
track - yes
exercise - no
Steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
Dec. 14 - 4061
Dec. 15 - 4081
Another couple really busy days. On Monday, I basically did 2 days of hours of teaching in one day! Yesterday, I taught during the day and then had a medical appointment which was quite a commute to get to.
I hope everyone is having a good week so far.2 -
Daily Post December 15
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9006
Exercise 28min Inc Dance Fit video
Can't really think of anything to talk about haha. Yesterday was a normal day around here. Got some presents wrapped for my kids while my son was at school and my daughter watched a movie.
I had a hard time saying anything this morning too.888Angie888 wrote: »12/15:
Steps 17,391 ✔️
No snooze button ✔️
Meditate ✔️
Within calories ✔️
Exercise--run ✔️
Happy Wednesday ☃️
Look at those check marks! Your on fire!Check in for Dec. 14 and Dec. 15
Both days:
track - yes
exercise - no
Steps @Megan_smartiepants1970
Dec. 14 - 4061
Dec. 15 - 4081
Another couple really busy days. On Monday, I basically did 2 days of hours of teaching in one day! Yesterday, I taught during the day and then had a medical appointment which was quite a commute to get to.
I hope everyone is having a good week so far.
Great job tracking! It is such an important part of the journey.0 -
Not bad for a day when the gym is closed.5 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Calories: under
Water: ✅
Steps: 2,858
Sleep: ✅
DBF: 1
My appointment with the eating disorder clinic today was rescheduled. My oldest granddaughter is coming over to help me with getting ready for the move. I am hoping to get lots done today.
The move is getting closer and closer - I know you are so excited. I hope it was a special time with your Granddaughter and you got some work done.2 -
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Corrected:
12/13 was Sunday, not Monday, but the dates are correct for the steps indicated. Thanks for the work you do!0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
12/15 Steps 23,524
Another long and uphill hike:) Five hours, five miles and 131 floors (equivalent)!4 -
Scorpiogirl70
checkin 12/16/2020
weigh ins on Fridays
Steps 3015
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Hi Team ...sorry I am just now posting ..haven't felt good all day ...haven't left the house for the past 2 days ...felt light headed nauseous yesterday and today I have just felt blah ....Hopefully will be back to myself tomorrow ...hugs to all7
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Wednesday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Steps: 2,878
Sleep: ✅
DBF: 2
I ended up ordering pizza last night and it put me over but I did not binge on it. My weight is up this morning but that is normal after pizza. It may not be settled by tomorrow morning. I am going to drink extra water today. I got the pizza as I was in just way to much pain to cook and I had a headache which I believe was from the pain. I have a dietitian appointment this morning. Today is also meal planning and making my grocery list. This week should be a light grocery list as I am going to use things I have in the house. That way less to move. My appointment is early so I want to get a few hours of move related stuff done after that.
I thought my steps would be more yesterday with the work I did but I quess I was mostly in the kitchen.4 -
Christmas
Christmas Eve is in one week. I know some of you maybe travelling durning the holiday and not have access to a scale. If you are not able to weigh in next week please let me know ahead of time. Thanks!1 -
Sorry, that I have not participated for the last week. My boyfriend died of covid pneumonia on his 63rd birthday on December 9th. The funeral and burial were yesterday. It just doesn't seem real yet. We always talked to each other at least three times a day. I will miss the sound of his voice the most.
Dec. 13 weigh in: 162.8
I have over eaten and not slept nor exercised for the past week. Will try to start some semblance of routine today to while I work through the grief.7 -
@Beautyofdreams I am so sorry for the loss of your boyfriend. Hugs to you. Wishing you peace.🕊️1
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@Beautyofdreams Oh, no. I am so very sorry. Prayers said.
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